June 11, 2004

Naked Bike Ride Tomorrow, June 12, many cyclist in many cities around the world will take off their clothes and ride their bicycles "as bare as they dare". [NSFW]

I still haven't decided if I'll join them. I don't have problems with being naked, I visit clothing optional beaches quite regularly, but why impose my naked body upon innocent bystanders who (in Montréal) are here to watch the Canadian Formula 1? What's the point? Will it convince them to ride bicycles? Will it convince them that it is natural to do that naked? Will it convince them that spilling gas on motorsports is evil? I doubt it.But it might be fun though.

posted by mare 20 years ago
  • I'd do it, but Pedro would get caught in the bike chain.
  • i am in favor of all things naked! because, of course (all together now), we're all naked underneath our clothes.
  • i am in favor of all things naked! Speaking of which: how's your guy? /way-off topic Uhh ... does he ride a bike? /nominally back on topic
  • Don't touch strange bicycle seats!
  • (sweet of you to ask, quid! he's SUPERB. ecstatic to be back stateside, even happier to finally be with me. his little cat asta survived the flight quite well. we are living happily ever after! :-D oh, and, BTW, he does enjoy biking, as do i. lots of fun trails in/around D.C.!)
  • Being pro-naked, pro-protest, and pro-bike riding, I *still* can't figure out they manage to make this a, well, 'ouch-free' experience for either sex. Hmmm. But it's been fun thinking about it.
  • Tip for all participants -- keep your bike seats in the shade before you mount up (It burns! It burns!). When you're done, put on shorts to avoid the embarrassment of the red wedgie mark that will highlight your ass crack. Also, wipe off your equipment before the next person rides. And clean the bike, while you're at it.
  • Bicycle! Bicycle! Erm, sorry for that nasty flashback... Not being confortable in public with less than swimming shorts, I applaud the bravery of those attempting this. And on wheels! Courage, that's it... BlogRot: now, now, flaunting much? (Now, if Pedro's your pet snake, well...) SideDish: "we're all naked..." Oh, don't rub it in, please. I don't wear pajamas anymore. Most days. Cough.
  • Critical Tits *AND* Dicks -- Against Bush! Nice!
  • The Olympia (WA) police chief on the naked bike ride protest, speaking for his department: "We're just grateful it's not pogo sticks." (quote)
  • I'd recommend those super-soft and wide bike seats. Nothing worse than a skinny little ten-speed seat wedgie. That said, it's winter here. No way.
  • Awesome, SideDish. But we want pictures of you both, so we can tell youse guys how much we loves youse!
  • Pictures from Madrid.
  • I'd just like to say that I'm very proud to be responsible for getting full-frontal female nudity onto the front page of a Google News search for this story. That is all. Also, favourite quote: "I'm not so sure about walking around naked. People can sometimes give you a mouthful."